Opinions & Commentary
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Cooperatives are America’s Best-Kept Foreign Policy Asset
NEW YORK, May 10, 2025 –– As policymakers in Washington debate how best to invest in international development, the mission has taken on renewed urgency. These investments must serve a higher purpose:…
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Africa Energies Summit in London Must Prioritise Hiring Black Africans
SANDTON, May 6, 2025 –– In the evolving and competitive energy landscape of Africa, the Frontier and Africa Energies Summit in London holds a critical position, drawing substantial revenue from the continent’s…
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Unlocking cross-border remittances: A new chapter for SACCOs in Kenya
NAIROBI, April 24, 2025: Kenya’s remittance market is growing rapidly, with inflows reaching nearly USD 5 billion in 2024, according to the Central Bank of Kenya [CBK]. However, while Savings and Credit Cooperative…
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Death of Pope Francis : The condolences of the African Bishops and of the Church, Family of God in Africa and its Islands
ACCRA, April 23, 2025 — The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar [SECAM] and the entire Church, Family of God in Africa and its Islands join the universal Church in…
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Credit referencing in Uganda: Unlocking opportunities for growth
KAMPALA, March 12, 2025 –– Uganda has a diverse range of credit providers, including commercial banks, credit institutions, and Microfinance Deposit-Taking Institutions [Tier 1 to Tier 3 financial institutions], Deposit-Taking Microfinance Institutions,…
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Youth Charter Celebrates International Women’s Day: Empowering Girls and Women Through Sports and Arts
LONDON, March 8, 2025 — On this International Women’s Day, the Youth Charter proudly highlights its commitment to empowering girls and women across the globe through sports, physical activity, cultural, and artistic…
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Celebrating women: Message of the Catholic Church in Africa for the International Women’s Day
ACCRA, March 8, 2025 — Today, we join the global community in celebrating International Women’s Day, a day dedicated to honouring the invaluable contributions of women and girls to our families, communities,…
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ICA Gender Equality Committee’s Statement on the International Women’s Day 2025
BRUSSELS, March 7, 2025 – International Women’s Day during the International Year of Cooperatives is a unique opportunity to reflect on the progress made in the fight for gender equality for women…
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Interview: ILO’s Simel Esim on the power of cooperatives to drive social justice
BRUSSELS, February 25, 2025: Ahead of World Social Justice Day that was celebrated on February 2025, officials from the International Cooperative Alliance [ICA] spoke with Simel Esim, Head of the International Labour…
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Budget analysts warn gov’t against poor debt management
KAMPALA, February 11, 2025 – National budget analysts, led by the Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group [CSBAG], have issued a warning to the government regarding poor debt management and associated inefficiencies. This…
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